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January 20, 2010

Ultra Federalism in Afghanistan

Mike Signer, Progressive Fix

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President Obama’s provocative, considered decision to send another 30,000 troops to Afghanistan was a major moment in his presidency. By the president’s own description, the deployment is a means to an end. However, since his speech, there has been too little discussion about what we hope to achieve after security is delivered in Afghanistan.

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